Public Meeting Questions and Answers – From the October 21, 2025 Public Hearing. Thank you for being patient as there were so many questions from this meeting that the Township wanted to make sure they were all fully and correctly answered. Thank you.

Please see below for more helpful documents.

On October 21, 2025, at the continued Public Hearing located at the Fire Hall (and streamed live on YouTube), the Board of Supervisors, staff and Solicitor made an educational presentation regarding Data Centers, the rezoning, the legal requirements, and repercussions of no action. The Board also received feedback from Township Staff prior to the meeting that the golf course is a great concern of the public and therefore recommends removal of the golf course and a few smaller parcels. This was also discussed briefly at the October 14, 2025 public Board meeting. There is no map of this yet due to it being a recommendation from staff with individual positive feedback from each Board member to the Solicitor and Township Manager. The Board and staff listened to community comments and questions. Due to the amount of people at the meeting, the Board opted to not answer questions at that meeting in order to ensure everyone had an opportunity to speak. See the below questions and answers document. After public comments, the Board deliberated and decided to table both ordinances in order to make necessary changes and consider the public input. Additionally, the Board passed Curative Amendment Resolution No. 2025-14, which gives 180 days from the date of the public hearing to amend the ordinances and fix the defects within those ordinances.  At this time, the Solicitor will begin making amendments based on public comments and model ordinances that will strengthen community protections. for the board to consider at an undetermined future meeting. These updates will address important factors such as water usage, electric capacity, and environmental safeguards. The amendments will also ensure that all applicable environmental agencies are involved in the review of any proposed data center project, along with other key requirements to help protect the health, safety, and quality of life of our residents. All changes will be reviewed by the Township Planning Commission and the York County Planning Commission at public meetings.  Another public hearing will also be held prior to the adoption of a final ordinance.  The public hearing will be advertised in accordance with the Municipalities Planning Code.  Please note, however, that if the final ordinance does not involve a zoning map change (i.e., data centers are allowed in the Industrial district only), no notices will be mailed to property owners and no properties will be posted. The Township will continue to update the website for additional information. Please continue to check the website for meeting agenda items.  Thank you.

PowerPoint from the Public Meeting – This PowerPoint was presented by Attorney Andrew Miller, Esq.

Data Center Flyer – This flyer was created prior to the October 21, 2025 meeting and distributed at that meeting. This is an informational that includes an overview of questions, answers, and legalities.

PSTATS Video – Addresses staying ahead of new uses.

Data Center Ordinance - Tabled for amendments per public comment. 

AI Zoning District Ordinance - Tabled for amendments per public comment and staff recommendation. 

Board of Supervisors Meetings Live Stream Link (<– click here)

This link will take you to the page for agendas, minutes, and budget for the Board of Supervisors: Link

You may check the Township Calendar for meeting dates here (Website) or a PDF Calendar.

The East Manchester Township Board of Supervisors are providing viewing access to its meeting via live streaming on youtube.com. Channel Name @EastManchesterTownship (See link above). This will allow the public to view the Board of Supervisors meeting live and will store on YouTube for a controlled amount of time. The meeting link will not allow public participation nor the submission of questions or comments. If any citizen would like to provide public comment during a meeting, they are encouraged to attend the meeting in person. The Township cannot guarantee that there will not be interruptions in the link or recording due to technical difficulties or failures. To ensure full access to any meeting, citizens are encouraged to attend in person.

Though the Township posts their minutes on the website, which is more than the law requires, they cannot legally be posted or make publicly available until Board approval at the next regular meeting. However, the Township has been live streaming their Board of Supervisor’s meeting since January 2025. You may visit East Manchester Township’s YouTube Channel @EastManchesterTownship to view the content.

LINK TO THE STREAMED VIDEOS

Beginning November 2025, the Township will also begin to stream Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission meetings. The Township is currently under a free account with YouTube with limited data storage, therefore, with more meetings streaming, the Township will begin to delete the oldest videos. Streaming the meetings are also not a legal requirement that the Township goes above and beyond for transparency.

Please know that with technology comes problems and in order to avoid issues with a streamed meeting, we recommend you attend the actual meeting.

Lastly, there are positions open on Planning Commission for Alternates and we would like to begin securing one or two people with interest to serve on Zoning Hearing Board. Also, Recreation Board desperately needs members as there are currently two members serving. Please let the Township Manager know if you are interested or have any questions at emantwp@emanchestertwp.com. Thank you.

East Manchester Township Polling Location on November 4, 2024:
	Northeastern Middle School Cafeteria
        4855 Board Road, Mt. Wolf

The 2025 Municipal Primary YoCo Voter Guide is available in English & Spanish at https://www.yceapa.org/advocacy/yocovoterguide/

Up-to-date information regarding the election can be found at yorkcountypa.gov/503/Elections-Voter-Registration and at vote.pa.gov.

East Manchester Township will continue curbside leaf collection service this year. Leaf pick up will begin October 27th and last until December 5th.

Click here for further information on leaf collection.

Proposed Tax Increase – Public Flyer – Updated – This is the updated flyer as a result of the October 22, 2025 Financial Review and Budget Meetings. The Tax Resolution will get adopted on November 11, 2025 instead of at the December Board meeting due to the mandated DCED reporting deadline of December 1, 2025.

Link to the Budget Meeting Summary, Budget, and Live Videos on the Board of Supervisors Page

Why is a tax increase being considered?

• The Township’s budget has been running a yearly deficit. Reserves used to cover shortfalls will be gone within 2–3 years.
• Costs for public safety, stormwater compliance, and road maintenance keep rising, while revenues remain flat.
• To make costs fair for everyone, the Township plans to eliminate the Fire Hydrant Tax (currently charged only to properties within 780 feet of a hydrant) and instead spread this cost evenly across all taxpayers. Fire hydrants benefit the entire community, not just those nearby.

Additionally, the Township is not responsible for School Tax or County Tax. You may attend the Northeastern Area School District and York County board meetings for those items.

Columbia Gas will be replacing existing metal gas laterals and services with upgraded plastic pipe. Columbia Gas will hang flyers on affected properties within East Manchester Township and Manchester Borough. The project’s proposed starting date is mid to end of August 2025. Roads to be affected are N George St. from Beshore School Rd. to Sunset Dr., Cottage Dr., Rosedale Dr., Sunset Dr., Loucks St., and Clover Ln. Unfortunately, potential impacts involved with this project are noise from equipment, temporary road closures or detours, parking restrictions, temporary loss of access to driveways, and uneven driving conditions. Roads and yards will be restored to their previous condition. Your patience is greatly appreciated during this inconvenience.

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